Greene County Democrat

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  • Board receives school system scores for FY 2024-2025

    Leo Branch re-elected as School Board President, Robert Davis elected as Vice President

    The Greene County Board of Education met in regular session, Monday November 17, 2025 with all board members in attendance, as well as Interim Superintendent Mr. Darryl Aikerson and Attorney Hank Sanders. The annual reorganization of the board was conducted by Attorney Hank Sanders, who declared the offices of President and Vice President vacant and opened the floor for nominations. Ms. Veronica Richardson was nominated for Board President by Mr. Brandon Merriweather; Mr. Leo Branch was nominated for President by Ms. Carrie Dancy. Branch was elected Board President for another year on a 3-2 vote.
    Attorney Sanders noted that the election needed to be confirmed with a motion and vote. Dancy moved to elect Branch as Board President, Davis seconded. The motion carried with Dancy, Davis and Branch voting yes; Merriweather and Richardson voted no.
    Leo Branch nominated Robert Davis for Vice President; Brandon Merriweather nominated Veronica Richardson for Vice President. The vote was 3 for Davis and 2 for Richardson.
    The motion to confirm was offered by Branch with a second by Dancy. Branch, Dancy and Davis voted for Robert Davis for Board Vic President; Richardson received 2 votes. Branch and Davis expressed appreciation for the confidence placed in them and vowed to do their best.
    For his report, Interim Superintendent Aikerson designated presentations by the Curriculum Coordinator, Ms. Barbara Martin; Maintenance Supervisor, Ms. Sharon Hardwick; Federal Programs Coordinator, Dr. Charlayne Jordan-Riley.
    Mrs. Martin shared school system scores for 2024-2025 academic year.
    Eutaw Primary: overall score B (86); academic achievement – 77.08; academic growth – 100; chronic absenteeism – 33.55.
    Robert Brown Middle: overall score 58 (F); academic achievement – 34.10; academic growth – 77.33; chronic absenteeism – 37.61.
    Greene County High: overall score C (70); academic achievement -29.85; academic growth – 95.05; chronic absenteeism – 41.06; graduation rate – 76.19; college & career readiness – 65.08.
    Maintenance updates from Ms. Hardwick included: no open projects at Eutaw Primary; elevator install at RBM should be completed by November 28; new unit at RBM needs technical and electrical engineer; fire alarm inspection completed. At GRHS, structural engineer needed to submit drawings to address flooring issue near gym and back hallway. Items to complete with Track &Field include: asphalt paving; track surfacing and track equipment. Lighting is not included in Phase I Track & Field budget.
    Dr. Riley presented a detailed breakdown of the System’s Federal Programs, including describing the components of the program, role of the coordinator, total funding received for FY 26, how spending is determined, different types of federal funds received.
    The purpose of Federal Programs is to ensure that all students have a fair and equitable opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and reach proficiency on challenging state academic achievement standards and assessments. The role of the coordinator is to plan, develop, implement and evaluate all functions related federal programs and grant programs.
    Total funding received for FY26 is $1,520,426. Title I, Part A supports basic programs operated by the school district. Title 11, Part A supports effective instruction;Title IV, Part A provides student support and academic achievement; Title V, Part B supports rural education initiative.
    If all money is not spent, the school district is allowed to carry a percentage of these funds over.
    The board approved the following personnel items recommended by Superintendent Aikerson
    Extended Day Program Substitutes: Mack, William – Transportation Spec Services; Russel, Carla- After School Bus Driver; Hill, Teresa – After School Bus Driver; Coats, Eddie – After School Bus Driver; Carpenter, LaJeffery – After School Bus Driver; Jackson, Arleen – After School Bus Aide – Special Services.
    Resignation: Atkins, Teresa – GCCC Director, effective, Dec. 18, 2025.
    AASBO Certification Stipend: Brewer, Sarah, CO – HR Coordinator/Certification Clerk/Payroll Mgr; Cockrell, Latanya, CO – LSA Bookkeeper/Supt. Secretary; Henderson, Mary, CO – Secretary/Bookkeeper,CO & Transportation; Morrow, Makane, CO – Accounts Payable; Smith, Tabitha – EPS School Secretary/Bookkeeper; Gaitor, Wanda,- GCHS School Secretary/Bookkeeper; Hunter, Tracey, GCHS – School Secretary/Bookkeeper; Sanford, Marilyn, RBMS -School Secretary/Bookkeeper; Morris, Twelia, – GCCC School Secretary/Bookkeeper.
    Retirement: Askew, Romanda,GCHS CNP Cook.
    Employment: Walker, Jacorri – Transportation Substitute Drive.
    The board approve the following administrative items.
    * Removal and sale of five (5) scrap buses by Mr. Otis Robinson under the agreement that fifty percent (50%) of the proceeds from the sale be remitted to the Greene County Board of Education.
    * Contract between Greene County Board of Education and West Central Officials Association for basketball officials at Robert Brown Middle School for the 2025 – 2026 school.
    * Contract between Greene County Board of Education and Druid City Officials Association for basketball officials at Greene County High School for the 2025 – 2026 school.
    * Payment of all bills, claims, and payroll.
    * Bank reconciliations as submitted by Mrs. Marquita Lennon, CSFO.

  • Greene County candidates qualify for 2020 elections

    Qualifying for the 2020 Alabama March Primary Elections closed on Friday, November 8, 2019 with several Greene Countians vying for public office. Greene County District Judge Lillie Jones Osborne, seeking her third term in office, is unopposed in the March Primary.
    Arnelia “Shay” Johnson, who is currently employed in the County’s Appraisal Office is seeking the position of Revenue Commissioner along with the incumbent Revenue Commissioner, Barbara McShan, who is completing two years of the unexpired term of former Commissioner Brenda Goree. McShan was appointed Greene County Revenue Commissioner by Governor Kay Ivey in April, 2018 and assumed the position July 1, 2018.
    Greene County School Board positions in Districts 3,4,5 will also be up in 2020. Mr. Leo Branch, the incumbent in District 4, is unopposed for the March Primary. Ms. Veronica Richardson has qualified for School Board District 3, along with the incumbent Mr. William Morgan. Mrs. Mary Otieno has qualified for School Board District 5, along with incumbent Ms. Carrie Dancy.
    The position of Constable is open in each of the five districts in Greene County. Mr. Lester Brown has qualified for Constable in District 1; Mr. John Steele, Jr. in District 2; Mr. Spiver Gordon in District 3; Rev. James E. Carter in District 4 and Mr. Jesse Lawson in District 5.
    The Alabama Primary Election is scheduled for March 3, 2020.